Finding the Third Proportional to 469,169 and 1,024,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,169 and 1,024,350 is: 2,236,492.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,169 : 1,024,350 = 1,024,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,169/1,024,350 = 1,024,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,169x = 1,024,350 × 1,024,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,169x = 1,049,292,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,049,292,922,500/469,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,236,492.44
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